Did you know that a well-ventilated attic could help reduce your cooling cost by nearly 30%?
An attic ventilation fan can also help extend the life of your home’s roof by cooling the shingles.
Elevated mercury levels during Atlanta’s sweltering summer months can turn your home into a hot oven. Temperatures in your attic could reach over 100 degrees and that can put an additional burden on you with higher electric bills. By having an electrical contractor in Atlanta install an attic ventilation fan in your home, you will not only reduce the overall temperature of your home, but also protect the other structures in your home, such as roof tiles and framing .
Strategically placed attic ventilation fans could reduce the temperature of your home in minutes. These fans can help circulate fresh air inside the house during the mornings and evenings, that is, when the temperature is low.
Circulation helps push warm air out and brings cool air in, lowering the internal temperature of the house. Therefore, less load is put on your air conditioning unit to cool the home, which translates to more energy and money savings.
In addition to enjoying good savings on the electricity bill, a well-ventilated attic is capable of lowering the temperature of your house in less time than an air conditioner. This is because an attic fan quickly draws cool air from an open window and then quickly circulates it throughout the house.
If you want to see a bigger drop in your electricity bills, you can even go for solar-powered fans. Atlanta Electrical contractors can connect these solar fans to your existing attic vent, or they can be used in conjunction with solar panels to be mounted remotely. Solar fan blades have a power coated finish that helps them withstand harsh weather conditions, increasing their lifespan.
How to select the right fan for your attic
A properly sized fan is a must if you want to lower your cooling costs. The fan to be installed must have a minimum rating of 1500 CFM. Ideally, an attic vent fan should be installed on the gable wall and a vent should be installed on the opposite wall. The fan can also be installed on the roof of the attic. Select a fan with automatic thermostat control that turns on the fan when the temperature inside the attic rises above 90 degrees. To make sure the fan works effectively, make sure the vent is completely sealed with duct board, plywood, aluminum, etc.
Hire an Atlanta electrician to install an attic fan and keep your entire home cool using less electricity.
